Lancaster
TypeStrategic bomber
OriginBritain
Era1942
UsersAvro
About Lancaster
The RAFs heavy bomber of WWII, carrying the Grand Slam 10,000 kg earthquake bomb. Flew 156,000 sorties and dropped 608,612 tonnes of bombs. The Dam Busters raid used Barnes Wallis bouncing bombs. Over 55,000 aircrew died, a 44% loss rate.
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